- Rank
- #5 / 5
- Released
- 2000
- Studio
- Ion Storm
- Genre
- first-person shooter, immersive sim, role-playing video game
At a glance
Deus Ex is a first-person role-playing game set in 2052, when economic collapse, widening inequality and a conspiracy to control the world shape a dangerous future. Developed by Ion Storm, it combines action, character interaction and problem solving from an immersive 3D, first-person perspective. Players can approach obstacles by talking, fighting or using skills, and the game adapts to their style. Character development includes skills, augmentations, weapons and item choices; these choices and the availability of multiple solutions mean characters and outcomes can differ between playthroughs. Its locations draw on real places and blueprints, placed in a near-future setting, while its cast focuses on people rather than monsters. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, full controller support, DualShock and DualSense controller support, and Family Sharing. The game was originally released in 2000 and arrived on Steam for Windows on March 29, 2007. Other listed platforms include PlayStation 3 and Mac systems.
Who it is for
It suits players who want a first-person game with role-playing choices, character interaction and multiple ways to handle obstacles. Its listed multiplayer feature may also interest players seeking play beyond single-player.
What is good
- Multiple approaches include talking, fighting or using skills.
- Character choices cover skills, augmentations, weapons and items.
- Locations draw on real places and blueprints.
- Steam lists full controller support.
What to know first
- Steam lists Windows as its platform.
- The setting is a dangerous, economically strained 2052.
Verdict
Deus Ex combines a conspiracy-driven future with flexible problem solving and character development. Players who value choosing how to approach obstacles have several listed systems to shape their play.
Details
- Year
- 2000wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Developer
- Ion Stormwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Genre
- first-person shooter, immersive sim, role-playing video game, action role-playing game, cyberpunk video gamewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Mac operating system, Classic Mac OSwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q644793· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deus_Ex_(video_game)· checked 2 Oct 2026
- store.steampowered.com/app/6910/· checked 3 Oct 2026